OMC 595 Round Baler

[Jay Liedman]

I need some parts for the pickup of my OMC 595. New parts, other than the spring teeth, are very hard to come by. A fellow some distance away is selling an OMC 590 that may be a good source of parts IF the 590 pickup is the same as on the 595. Anyone know if the pickup parts on the two models are interchangeable?

 

[DanielW]

I'm afraid I can't help with model interchangeability. But take a look at the last two posts in this thread from a few days ago: One of the posters mentions he has a 595 sitting in a fence row. Might be worth contacting him directly:

https://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/threads/rattiest-old-round-baler-still-making-bales.1784292/

 

[joeysmith]

I'm afraid I can't help with model interchangeability. But take a look at the last two posts in this thread from a few days ago: One of the posters mentions he has a 595 sitting in a fence row. Might be worth contacting him directly:

https://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/threads/rattiest-old-round-baler-still-making-bales.1784292/

I would have to confirm the model number but have one in south central ks

 

[Hay hay hay]

Check out Gehl 1710 parts..same as an OMC595. The OMC590 was a 4ft baler. Not sure, but it may have had a narrower pickup.
Drane used Ag parts in Harned, Kentucky had an OMC parts baler on their lot years ago. 270-756-2706.

 

[Absent Minded Farmer]

I need some parts for the pickup of my OMC 595. New parts, other than the spring teeth, are very hard to come by. A fellow some distance away is selling an OMC 590 that may be a good source of parts IF the 590 pickup is the same as on the 595. Anyone know if the pickup parts on the two models are interchangeable?

Whatever became of your parts hunt?

Just got a couple boxes of Owatonna manuals donated to the Gehl collection. Can dig through them if you still need the info.

Mike

 

[Jay Liedman]

Whatever became of your parts hunt?

Just got a couple boxes of Owatonna manuals donated to the Gehl collection. Can dig through them if you still need the info.

Not much luck. While most of the baler is fine, the pickup needs some parts, such as the cast iron round thing that the reel turns in--not sure what it is called. The local mechanic calls it a "humus" (phonetic spelling). Also need a pressure gauge.

 

[Absent Minded Farmer]

Ok, I'll take a gander & see what I can find for you.

Mike

 

[Hay hay hay]

I have two of these old ancient OMC 595 Balers. I only do about 50 round bales a year for my horses. the old balers are slow but reliable. I'd rather be baling than repairing . They make a huge 5x6 bale which means I've gotta make many fewer trips through the winter mud to feed my mares. They are very forgiving and will start and make a sturdy bale regardless of the windrow. Because they're a softcore bale they're not very saleable but I've never even tried to sell one, I use all mine. They were common in Wisconsin and Minnesota where OMC was located. There are lots of them every year on the auction sites usually selling for less than $1000. If I was looking for parts I would consider buying an old baler and parting it out. Incidentally they were made on the Claas drum baler patent... And Claas just celebrated making their 50,000 Baler on this pattern in Europe, so they must be pretty reliable. These bales may not be as pretty as the newer bales....but none of my horses have ever said anything about that.

 

[Absent Minded Farmer]

"the cast iron round thing that the reel turns in"

I'm going to guess you are referencing the cam track that the tine bar rollers run in?? The 590, 590 Series II & 595 all share the same one (P/N 120-32565). It was replaced by a 120-32785 & 440-29858 seems to be an old number. Searched four of my resources & have turned up no new ones on a shelf anywhere.

The gauge is 090-32196 or 112225 for the Gehl number. Can't find new ones of those either.

Looks like you'll need to source a good, used takeoff.

Not sure if I have the book for the Gehl 1310 or not. Will poke around.

If you need any other part numbers, let me know.

Mike

 

[rs68]

Eastern Farm Machinery Ltd in Canada has a new NOS gauge and a few thousand other OMC parts. It's in the description of this listing on ebay

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[deere4040]

I came across some round bales for sale. Great deal on dry stored inside 4x4 bales. But he has them advertised at 900 lbs made with a OMC 590 drum baler made at 3000psi. My experience tells me that is not possible with dry 1st cutting. And if they are in fact 900 lbs they would hold their shape relatively well and they are very flat being stacked 3 high pyramid style. I've done 4x4 at 3500 psi with a JD baler and they averaged 640 when scaled. To me 900 with a fixed chamber seems a stretch for dry 1st cutting.

 

[rrlund]

I came across some round bales for sale. Great deal on dry stored inside 4x4 bales. But he has them advertised at 900 lbs made with a OMC 590 drum baler made at 3000psi. My experience tells me that is not possible with dry 1st cutting. And if they are in fact 900 lbs they would hold their shape relatively well and they are very flat being stacked 3 high pyramid style. I've done 4x4 at 3500 psi with a JD baler and they averaged 640 when scaled. To me 900 with a fixed chamber seems a stretch for dry 1st cutting.

When I bought my first 4x5 Gehl High Density belt baler, they said it made a 1200 pound bale. Mine average 900. They're some seriously dense bales.

 

[timateastern]

We definitely have them at Eastern Farm Machinery

 

[Jay Liedman]

We definitely have them at Eastern Farm Machinery

Do you have the cast iron cam that the bar rollers ride in, for the OMC 595?

 

[timateastern]

Do you have the cast iron cam that the bar rollers ride in, for the OMC 595?

I will check, any chance you have a part number?

 

[timateastern]

Do you have the cast iron cam that the bar rollers ride in, for the OMC 595?

I do not have one, but I may have found one. The guy is going to double check.